hi I am a straight women and mum of three. i just want to say that I think the gay community are the bravest people I know. I am doing a piece for college on civil partnership and it has come to my attention that the children of gay partners are being left out of this bill in Ireland.. im sorry but I believe its a very irish compromise AND IT SHOULD BE REJECTED.if my son or daughter came out and said they were in love and gay and wanted to marry they are not allowed because the state and the church decide what a family is! I dont think so(sorry for going on). if the shoe were on the other foot we would have public out cry....great add by the way (sorry).